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Among farmers, there are many lovers of yellow tomatoes. The bright color of these tomatoes involuntarily attracts attention, they look good in a salad, and the taste of most varieties is not inferior to the usual, red tomatoes. The orange color of the skin also indicates a large amount of carotene, which allows us to talk about the additional usefulness of vegetables. All these qualities, combined with an excellent appearance, have a tomato variety “Orange”. A detailed description, characteristics of tomatoes of the “Orange” variety can be found later in the article. Surely the proposed information will be of interest to beginner farmers and experienced farmers who are looking for new tastes.
Variety description
The Orange tomato variety was bred by breeders in 2000. During cultivation, tomatoes have proven themselves only from the best side and have earned the respect of many farmers. Today, the Orange variety is widely grown in the central and southern regions of the countries, adapting greenhouses and open beds for this. For those who are still unfamiliar with “Orange”, we will try to talk about the external and taste qualities of vegetables, as well as give good advice on growing this variety.
Characteristics of the plant
The bush of tomatoes of the Orange variety is tall and voluminous. A semi-determinate plant actively builds stepsons and leaves, which must be removed periodically. The height of the bush reaches 1,5 m. In the process of growth, tomatoes should be tied to a reliable stationary support.
The flowers of the variety are simple, collected in brushes of 3-6 pcs. The first flowering brush is laid above the 7th leaf. On it, tomatoes form and ripen for a long time, slowing down the fruiting process as a whole. Because of this feature, many farmers prefer to remove the first inflorescence. Higher up the stem, flower-bearing brushes are formed every 2-3 leaves. They quickly form ovaries and give the crop.
Characteristics of fruits
Variety “Orange” large-fruited. Its tomatoes weigh about 200-300 g, and in especially favorable conditions, the mass of vegetables can reach 400 g. The pulp of tomatoes is very sweet and fleshy. It contains 3,2% sugar and a relatively large amount (6,2%) of solids. When the fetus is cut in the internal cavity, you can see 2-3 chambers filled with a certain amount of juice and seeds.
Tomatoes “Orange” are covered with an attractive, bright orange skin with a few longitudinal stripes of yellow. The peel of the vegetable is tender, but at the same time it is able to preserve the integrity of the fetus, protecting it from cracking. You can evaluate the external qualities of vegetables by viewing the photos proposed in the sections of the article. Comments and reviews about the fruits and the plants themselves, you can additionally learn from the video:
Tomatoes “Orange” with excellent taste and aroma are often consumed fresh. This allows you to emphasize the external qualities of vegetables, preserve their usefulness and aroma. Tomatoes are suitable for dietary and baby food, they can be a good alternative to red vegetables in the presence of allergic diseases in humans. Yellow tomatoes can be recommended for people who are deficient in carotene and vitamins. Vegetables normalize the work of the gastrointestinal tract and can also be useful for people with characteristic diseases. In processing, tomatoes are also good. They make a delicious, thick tomato juice and sauce. If desired, vegetables can be preserved for the winter.
Crop yield and fruiting period
The ripening of large and juicy tomatoes of the “Orange” variety occurs on average after 110 days from the day the green shoots appear. Tomatoes ripen gradually, which allows you to constantly remove part of the vegetables to prepare a fresh salad. The fruiting of the variety continues until the onset of adverse weather conditions. In the greenhouse, tomatoes can ripen until November.
The long fruiting period and the large-fruited varieties allow the farmer to get the maximum yield of tomatoes. So, from each bush for the season you can collect more than 4 kg of vegetables. Productivity of fruits from 1 m2 soil is 20 kg. Such a volume of fruiting allows you to taste plenty of tomatoes in the season and prepare them for the winter.
Variety resistance to external factors
Tomatoes “Orange” are thermophilic. They always react brightly to weather changes. In this regard, breeders recommend growing a variety in a greenhouse. Open ground for cultivation can only be used in the southern regions of the country.
The proposed tomato variety has good protection against various diseases characteristic of the crop. However, under certain conditions, “Orange” can affect some ailments, for the prevention of which, it is necessary to provide for the presence of preventive measures. You can learn more about them from the video:
Various insects and other pests can parasitize on tomatoes. To eliminate them, it is also necessary to process the bushes of the Orange variety with infusions and decoctions prepared according to folk recipes. Spruce foot mulch or special traps can help against slugs and rodents.
Advantages and disadvantages
For an objective assessment of the “Orange” variety, it is necessary to compare its main advantages and disadvantages. So, the positive qualities of tomatoes are:
- excellent appearance and taste of tomatoes;
- stable high yield;
- good disease resistance;
- usefulness of vegetables.
Thus, the external and taste quality of Orange tomatoes is on top. The disadvantage of the variety can be called the lack of the possibility of long-term storage of fresh fruits and the thermophilicity of the culture. The tallness of tomatoes can also be a problem for novice farmers, because semi-determinant bushes require special, careful care and competent formation.
Features of the cultivation of the variety
Orange tomatoes are grown mainly in seedlings. Seeds in containers are sown in the first decade of March. At the age of 55-60 days, plants should be planted in a permanent place of growth. By the time of planting, tomatoes should have 6-9 leaves, a well-developed root system. Seedling height should be between 20-25 cm.
It is necessary to plant tomatoes on open beds and in a greenhouse according to the scheme: 1 seedling per plot of soil measuring 40 × 50 cm. After planting, it is recommended to water the bushes and cover unprotected beds with polyethylene until stable warm weather sets in.
Ridges must be regularly weeded and loosened. This will help saturate the roots of tomatoes with oxygen and prevent the development of certain diseases. The formation of bushes involves the removal of stepsons and lower large leaves. The shaping procedure should be carried out in sunny calm weather so that all wounds heal in time and do not become “entrance gates” for pathogenic fungi.
Top dressing of tomatoes “Orange” should be carried out 3-4 times for the entire period of cultivation. Many farmers systematize top dressing, drawing up the following schedule:
- The first time you need to fertilize 10-12 days after planting the seedlings in a permanent place of cultivation. It is recommended to use rotted organic matter as a fertilizer.
- A week after the appearance of the second fruiting brush, it is necessary to carry out secondary feeding. Complex fertilizer can be prepared from 1 kg of rotted manure, 1 tbsp. l. “Mortar” and copper sulfate with potassium permanganate (3 tbsp each).
- For the third top dressing, use the same substance as before. Fertilizer should be applied during the collection of fruits in a small amount.
In general, the process of growing tomatoes of the “Orange” variety does not differ significantly from other varieties of the crop. Tomatoes need regular watering and nutrient application. The formation of bushes is also a mandatory event. By implementing all the basic requirements listed above, even a novice gardener will be able to grow a good crop of healthy and tasty tomatoes.
Conclusion
Tomatoes “Orange” – an excellent combination of taste, benefits and external qualities. These tomatoes are easy to grow and delicious to eat. They truly deliver aesthetic and gustatory pleasure, suitable for children and adults, including allergy sufferers. This variety can be recommended to beginners and experienced farmers, because with minimal care, everyone will be able to get the highest quality crop of good vegetables.